by way of explanation
Example Sentences
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“You see it on ‘Mayday,’” the TV show, Mr. Hayun added by way of explanation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
"I’m ugly," he offered, by way of explanation.
From Salon ● Jan. 19, 2025
“Maybe the sunny spin that musicals tend to put on a chaotic reality has always drawn me to the form,” he offers, by way of explanation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2024
"I think I'm British," she told Rolling Stone, by way of explanation.
From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2024
“My parents are first-generation Korean immigrants,” I say by way of explanation.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
